{"id":29781,"date":"2021-05-25T20:40:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T18:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/?p=29781"},"modified":"2021-07-23T22:02:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T20:02:35","slug":"yosemite-national-park-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Yosemite National Park: Spring travel guide incl. best hikes &#038; viewpoints"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As one of 9 national parks located in California <strong>Yosemite National Park is especially worth visiting in spring<\/strong>. There are plenty of things to do in Yosemite Valley in April and May and you can easily spend 3 to 4 days &#8211; only exploring Yosemite Valley. If you are <strong>open to sacrificing that some popular hikes and roads in the higher Sierra Mountains are still closed<\/strong>, trust me: You will be rewarded with an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yosemite Valley with its iconic granite walls like El Capitan and Half Dome, cascading waterfalls and lush meadows are open and accessible to explore in spring. <\/strong>Depending on what\u2019s most important for you these advantages and disadvantages will help you find the best timing for your trip to Yosemite National Park:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1000\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Yosemite National Park in spring - view of El Capitan\"  class=\"wp-image-29647 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-5-800x1000.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-5-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-5-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-5-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-5-560x700.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-5.jpg 1120w\" ><figcaption>El Capitan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis | Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f3ad06de602\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #00a499;color:#00a499\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f3ad06de602\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#visit-yosemite-in-spring-%e2%80%93-pro\" >Visit Yosemite in spring &#8211; Pro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#visit-yosemite-in-spring-%e2%80%93-contra\" >Visit Yosemite in spring \u2013 Contra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#best-yosemite-valley-hikes-in-spring\" >Best Yosemite Valley hikes in spring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#yosemite-viewpoints-photo-spots-accessible-in-spring\" >Yosemite viewpoints &amp; photo spots accessible in spring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#roads-still-closed-in-spring\" >Roads still closed in spring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#best-months-to-visit-yosemite-national-park\" >Best months to visit Yosemite National Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#reservation-system-for-yosemite-national-park-2021\" >Reservation system for Yosemite National Park 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#what-to-pack-for-your-yosemite-spring-trip\" >What to pack for your Yosemite spring trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/yosemite-national-park-spring\/#yosemite-national-park-in-spring-worth-it\" >Yosemite National Park in spring: worth it!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"visit-yosemite-in-spring-pro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"visit-yosemite-in-spring-%e2%80%93-pro\"><\/span>Visit Yosemite in spring &#8211; Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled-positive wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Water-filled rivers, lakes and cascading waterfalls<\/strong> \u2013 Mirror Lake is a seasonal lake &#8211; only \u2018exists\u2019 in spring \/ waterfalls are mostly dried out in summer and fall<\/li><li><strong>Lush meadows and blooming wildflowers<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wildlife viewing:<\/strong> As elk, black bears, and other mammals awake from hibernation, spring is a great time to view wildlife in Yosemite Valley<\/li><li><strong>Crowds have not arrived yet<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/wildcond.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wilderness permits<\/a><\/strong> are easier to get <\/li><li><strong>Lodging &amp; camping:<\/strong> Pay less and get much better options in or close to Yosemite National Park<\/li><li><strong>Save money in spring:<\/strong> Yosemite National Park entry fees ($35 per vehicle \/ $30 per motorcycle\/ $20 per person on foot, bike or horse), are waived during the annual National Parks Week (held in mid April).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;color:#555555\"><strong>National Park Week Dates:<\/strong><br>2021: Saturday, April 17th \u2013 Sunday, April 25th<br>2022: Saturday, April 16th \u2013 Sunday, April 24th<br>2023: Saturday, April 15th \u2013 Sunday, April 23rd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Upper Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29722 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-4.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Upper Yosemite Falls &#8211; only in spring North America&#8217;s tallest waterfall is filled with so much water<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Mirror Lake Reflection, Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29672 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-6.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>North Dome reflection in Mirror Lake &#8211; only existing in spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1120\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Blick auf den Half Dome vom Mirror Lake\"  data-id=\"29666\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-mirror-lake-3\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29667 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-3-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">View of Half Dome from Mirror Lake Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1120\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Spiegelung im Mirror Lake\"  data-id=\"29664\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-mirror-lake-2\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29665 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-2-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirror Lake reflections<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Coyote in Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29704 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-1.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>A coyote is welcoming us as we enter Yosemite National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Eichh\u00f6rnchen im Yosemite Nationalpark\"  data-id=\"29710\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-wildlife-4\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29710 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-4.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Elk im Yosemite National Park\"  data-id=\"29714\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-wildlife-6\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29714 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-6.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"652\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  data-id=\"29708\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-wildlife-3\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29708 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3-1160x652.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3-1160x652.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3-1320x742.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Wildlife-3.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"visit-yosemite-in-spring-contra\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"visit-yosemite-in-spring-%e2%80%93-contra\"><\/span>Visit Yosemite in spring \u2013 Contra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled-negative wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Not all roads are plowed<\/strong> and open until end of May \/ June<\/li><li><strong>Some trails not snow-free<\/strong> and accessible<\/li><li><strong>Iconic Half Dome can only be hiked in summer<\/strong> as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/halfdome.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half Dome Cables<\/a> are only up from end May through mid October <\/li><li><strong>Backcountry camping<\/strong> is not accessible in all areas + you have to expect winter conditions, snow and freezing temperatures at least from December through April<\/li><li><strong>Not all campgrounds might be open<\/strong> \u2013 check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/campgrounds.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NPS website for seasonal opening dates<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Half Dome, Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29738 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-12.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Half Dome view from Columbia Rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Yosemite Valley hiking trails\"  class=\"wp-image-29680 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Trail-Map.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-yosemite-valley-hikes-in-spring\"><\/span>Best Yosemite Valley hikes in spring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lower Yosemite Falls<\/strong> \u2013 1 mile (1.6 km) loop trail \u2013 <em>easy, flat &amp; short<\/em><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/\">Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 7,2 miles (11.6 km) \/ 2,700 ft (823 m) elevation gain \u2013 <em>strenuous &amp; steep<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Mirror Lake<\/strong> \u2013 2 miles (3.2 km) in &amp; out to lake \/ 5 miles (8 km) loop around the lake (dry in summer and fall) \u2013 <em>easy<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Bridalveil Fall<\/strong> (closed for the 2021 season due to constructions around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/getinvolved\/bridalveilea.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fall Rehabilitation Project<\/a>) \u2013 0.5 miles (0.8 km) round trip \u2013 <em>easy &amp; short<\/em> <\/li><li><strong>Mist Trail to Vernal Falls<\/strong> \u2013 2.4 miles (3.9 km) \/ 1,000 ft (366 m) elevation gain \u2013 <em>moderate<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Mist Trail to Nevada Falls<\/strong> \u2013 5.4 miles (8.7 km) \/ 2,000 ft (610 m) elevation gain \u2013 <em>strenuous &amp; steep<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Valley Floor Loop<\/strong> \u2013 13 miles (20.9 km) full loop (can be shortened) \u2013 <em>easy to moderate<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Cook\u2019s Meadow<\/strong> \u2013 1 mile (1.6 km) \u2013 <em>easy, flat &amp; short<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Artist Point<\/strong> \u2013 2.3 miles (3.7 km) \/ 714 ft (218 m) elevation gain \u2013 <em>moderate<\/em><\/li><li><strong>Inspiration Point<\/strong> \u2013 2.6 miles (4 km) \/1,043 ft (318 m) \u2013 <em>moderate<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"view of Yosemite Valley from Upper Yosemite Falls\"  class=\"wp-image-29752 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-19.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Yosemite Valley view from Upper Yosemite Falls &#8211; click here to read my <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/\">hiking guide to Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"signs to Mirror Lake, Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29662 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-1.jpg 1400w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1050\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Br\u00fccke \u00fcber den Tenaya Creek \"  data-id=\"29670\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-mirror-lake-5\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29671 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-5-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Tenaya Creek Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1050\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Wanderung zum Mirror Lake, Yosemite\"  data-id=\"29668\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-mirror-lake-4\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29669 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4.jpg 1050w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-4-560x747.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirror Lake Trail<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"870\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAANmAQMAAACrCyL8AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD+BvA7AAGTZkFsAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Mirror Lake Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29678 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Mirror-Lake-9.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Early morning reflections in Mirror Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"yosemite-viewpoints-photo-spots-accessible-in-spring\"><\/span>Yosemite viewpoints &amp; photo spots accessible in spring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tunnel View<\/strong> \u2013 the most iconic view of Yosemite Valley<\/li><li><strong>Valley View <\/strong>\u2013 best at sunrise, also pretty in the late afternoon\/sunset<\/li><li><strong>Cathedral Beach<\/strong> \u2013 best in the morning, you can have picnic\/breakfast<\/li><li><strong>Meadow in front of El Capitan<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sentinel Beach &amp; Swinging Bridge<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Sentinel Bridge<\/strong> \u2013 famous for spectacular views of Half Dome reflected in the Merced River<\/li><li><strong>Mirror Lake<\/strong> \u2013 reflections of Half Dome and North Dome (only in spring)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Bridalveil Fall in sunset captured from Tunnel View\"  class=\"wp-image-29686 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-3.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Sunset at Bridalveil Fall, captured from Tunnel View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"1067\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"El Capitan meadow\"  class=\"wp-image-29639 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-1-800x1067.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-1-180x240.jpg 180w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-1-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-1-560x747.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-El-Capitan-1.jpg 1050w\" ><figcaption>Admiring El Capitan at sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Yosemite Valley View at sunset\"  class=\"wp-image-29702 pk-lazyload\"  width=\"840\"  height=\"630\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-1160x870.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-1160x870.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Valley-View.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Sunset at Valley View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"653\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAKNAQMAAABx\/8IJAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHNJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20ND6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPgwdHkAAc7CT7QAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"sunset in Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29758 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset-1160x653.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset-1160x653.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset-1320x743.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Sunset.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Sunset from Wawona Road<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"roads-still-closed-in-spring\"><\/span>Roads still closed in spring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tioga Pass<\/strong> \u2013 Highway 120 running through the park + connecting Yosemite Valley with the Eastern Sierra Mountains<\/li><li><strong>Glacier Point Road <\/strong>\u2013 open as of Friday, April 30 \/ will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/gproadfaq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">closed to all traffic in 2022<\/a> to rehabilitate and improve the road <\/li><li><strong>Mariposa Grove<\/strong> &#8211; open only to vehicles displaying disability placards. All others must cycle or hike to the grove from Mariposa Grove Welcome Center (near South Entrance)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These popular roads typically open between early May and late June, depending on weather and plowing progress. <\/strong>Check the National Park Service website for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/yose\/planyourvisit\/wroads.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">opening schedule<\/a> and short-term closures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Tioga Pass Road and snow-capped Sierra Nevada\"  class=\"wp-image-29726 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-6.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Spring in Yosemite National Park: snow-capped mountains of the Sierra Nevada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"best-months-to-visit-yosemite-national-park\"><\/span>Best months to visit Yosemite National Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the USA<\/strong> ranking between the Great Smoky and Rocky Mountains, <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/grand-canyon-national-park-winter\/\">Grand Canyon<\/a>, Zion, and Yellowstone National Park. Picking your time of visit wisely is decisive for how much you\u2019ll enjoy your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yosemite is open 24 hours per day, year-round.<\/strong> Only Hetch Hetchy Entrance Station (open during daylight hours) and <strong>some roads are closed due to snow from November through May and June.<\/strong> No wonder that <strong>summer sees the majority of visitors<\/strong> as the weather in Yosemite National Park is warm and dry and kids are out of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Yosemite Valley\"  class=\"wp-image-29630 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Sun in Yosemite Valley, snow remnants in Yosemite mountains<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yosemite winter season and most winter activities officially end by March 31.<\/strong> This is the time when the weather gets warmer, snow starts to melt and Yosemite Valley comes back to life. <strong>April, May, and June are the best months to visit Yosemite National Park.<\/strong> The weather in April and May is usually fair. Just keep in mind: Yosemite National Park is located in the Sierra Nevada, 4 hours away from California\u2019s beaches. This means rain and snow are still possible in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Tunnel View Yosemite National Park\"  class=\"wp-image-29688 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-4.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Tunnel View of Yosemite Valley with El Capitan, Hald Dome, and Bridalveil Fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rule of thumb: <\/strong>The later it gets in the summer, the more trails and roads are open and the more visitors will flock into the park. I went in April and can absolutely recommend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro-tip: Avoid spring break, national holidays, and weekends to visit Yosemite National Park.<\/strong><br>If lonesome trails are more important for you than saving money: <strong>Avoid National Parks Week mid-April <\/strong>(see dates above). <strong>Especially the weekend can get full<\/strong> with day visitors as the entrance fee of $35 per vehicle is waived. If you own an <em><a href=\"https:\/\/store.usgs.gov\/pass\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America the Beautiful Pass<\/a><\/em>, saving money on the entrance fee won\u2019t bother you anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Half Dome from Tunnel View\"  class=\"wp-image-29682 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-1.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>Tunnel View of Half Dome <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1120\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"El Capitan fotografiert vom Tunnel View\"  data-id=\"29692\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-tunnel-view-6\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29693 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-6-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Tunnel View: El Capitan<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1120\"  height=\"1400\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Bridalveil Falls fotografiert vom Tunnel View\"  data-id=\"29694\"  data-full-url=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7.jpg\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/usa-yosemite-national-park-tunnel-view-7\/\"  class=\"wp-image-29695 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7-800x1000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7-192x240.jpg 192w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Tunnel-View-7-560x700.jpg 560w\" ><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Tunnel View:  Bridalveil Fall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"reservation-system-for-yosemite-national-park-2021\"><\/span>Reservation system for Yosemite National Park 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Between March 1st and May, 20th visitors were able to enter Yosemite National Park without a reservation. <strong>From May 21st until September 30th, 2021 the reservation system will resume<\/strong> according to National Park Service. If you are planning to visit Yosemite National Park this summer you\u2019ll need to plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Remember that you cannot drive through Yosemite without a reservation during this time period. If you have a wilderness permit, Half Dome permits, camping, or lodging reservation you don\u2019t need an additional reservation. 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You\u2019ll need it not only if a rain shower gets you. It\u2019s also helpful when standing in the spray of a rushing waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that weather can change quickly in Yosemite Valley, especially when you are hiking in the mountains. 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It can be beneficial to be \u2018limited\u2019 to explore Yosemite Valley and save other areas of the national park for another time. <strong>Weather can be unpredictable, but therefore, the crowds plaguing the park in summer haven&#8217;t arrived yet.<\/strong> For me the decisive reason to visit Yosemite National Park in spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1160\"  height=\"773\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABIgAAAMFAQMAAAAla18IAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAIRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+Bq46QABBcE5SgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"view of Yosemite Valley from Upper Yosemite Falls Trail\"  class=\"wp-image-29718 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2-1160x773.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/USA-Yosemite-National-Park-Yosemite-Falls-2.jpg 1400w\" ><figcaption>View of Yosemite Valley and Half Dome from Columbia Rock (Upper Yosemite Falls Trail)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>More places in California to explore:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"is-style-cnvs-list-styled wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/california\/hike-upper-yosemite-falls\/\">Hike Upper Yosemite Falls<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; 7,2 miles (11,6 km) \/ 2,700 ft (823 m) <\/li><li><strong>Sequoia National Park<\/strong> &#8211; 130 miles (210km) \/ 2.5 hrs<\/li><li><strong>King\u2019s Canyon National Park<\/strong> &#8211; 130 miles (210km) \/ 2.5 hrs<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/america\/usa\/death-valley-national-park\/\">Death Valley National Park<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 350 miles (560km) \/ 6.5 hrs or 200 miles (320km) \/ 3hr via Tioga Pass)<\/li><li><strong>Joshua Tree National Park<\/strong> \u2013 400 miles (645km) \/ 6.5 hrs<\/li><li><strong>Mammoth Lakes<\/strong> 40 miles (65km) \/ 45 min via Tioga Pass<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"block-f3e94ee2-3624-4258-94e9-7909f62ca06f\">***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>QUESTIONS &amp; COMMENTS?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Have you ever traveled through the <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/\">USA<\/a> and explored Yosemite National Park on your <a href=\"https:\/\/smile4travel.de\/en\/category\/america\/usa\/california\/\">California<\/a> road trip? 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